h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Is 'the deeper meaning of liff' exactly the same as 'the meaning of liff' with extra? Or does 'the meaning of liff' include some things that the later book doesn't? Basically, I've never read either book and I was wondering whether if I just buy 'the deeper meaning of liff' will I be missing out on anything?! If that makes sense....!

As a matter of fact, there is quite some difference between the two books. As you might expect, "The Deeper Meaning of Liff" has a lot more in it. However, the original book has a few definitions that the later one doesn't, and a few definitions have been changed from one edition to the other. (One such changed definition is "Liff" itself.) I recommend getting both versions, if you can.

"Deeper..." is also illustrated, don't forget

I have to confess to never having read the original Meaning of, just Deeper...

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Don't forget that the original is a really cute, miniature-sized book, which makes it ideal when travelling. However, when you get back home with it, it's difficult to find a spot on your bookshelf where it will fit "nice and Kentucky".